High level resistance to phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes conferred by the use of a novel anti-microbial peptide

High level resistance to phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes conferred by the use of a novel anti-microbial peptide

Fungi and oomycete-borne plant disease constitute the largest limiting factor for crop productivity and yields both in Cuba and worldwide. Vast amounts of fungicidal chemicals have to be spent every year for their control, despite considerable environmental damage and the risk such chemicals pose fo...

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Main Authors: Roxana Portieles, Orlando Borrás, Camilo Ayra, Ernesto M González, Juan Castillo, Luis E Trujillo, Osmani Chacón, Mayra Rodríguez, Yunior López, Raisa Rodrígues, Araiz Gallo, Merardo Pujol, Gil Enríquez, Carlos Borroto, Osvaldo Oliva, Margarita Simón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elfos Scientiae 2011-12-01
Series:Biotecnología Aplicada
Subjects:
Phytopathogenic fungi
oomycetes
anti-microbial peptide
plant defensin
transgenic tobacco
transgenic potato
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